CARE & SUPPORT
CARERS AT YOUR SERVICE Professional homecare services are available to help your loved ones keep their independence while relieving pressure on families
A s our loved ones grow older, they might find it more of a struggle to carry out everyday tasks because of physical or mental impairments, but don’t yet feel ready to leave the comfort of their own home. Subsequently, family members often feel the need to step in to support older relatives with cooking, cleaning, shopping, administration, financial and personal care. This can become a pressure for individuals with busy lives themselves, especially if they’re part of the ‘sandwich’ generation with children of their own to care for. This reliance can also affect their relationship with their parents, leaving limited time simply to enjoy each other’s company. The answer might lie in one of the professional homecare services that operate in the Cambridge area, providing different levels of personalised, compassionate care to support elderly relatives in their own home. This allows them to continue being independent and relieves the load on the next generation of family members. Staying at home To maintain a strong sense of wellbeing, the World Health Organization (WHO)
Alina Homecare has been awarded a Top 20 UK Home Care Group award every year since 2021. “Our team has years of experience. We understand the challenges faced when choosing home care,” says Cambridge branch registered manager Tara Fiveash. “We’re available to help navigate the way to improve your loved one’s quality of life and provide a variety of homecare options – from domestic help to companionship, dementia, respite or live-in care to make life easier for them and bring peace of mind for you.” There is a free, no-obligation assessment to provide an individually tailored, competitively priced, detailed and personalised care plan. Tailored plans recommends that older people are cared for in their own home for as long as possible. Being surrounded by home comforts, possessions and memories has a positive impact on their lives without the physical and emotional upheaval of moving into different accommodation. Familiar surroundings are also helpful for individuals living with dementia, where they are less likely to feel confused or lost. With just a little extra help from a visiting carer when and where they need it, elderly people can maintain a sense of independence, choosing when they want to socialise and what they want to eat, for example. They can benefit from one-to-
WHERE THE HEART IS Alina Homecare provides a range of personalised options, including respite or dementia care and live-in support
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